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Are there any vaccinations I should get or other health precautions to take as I prepare for my move to your city?

The following vaccinations are recommended prior to entering the country:All children should be up-to-date on routine childhood immunization

Hepatitis A - for all travelers over the age of two

Typhoid - for all travelers

Polio - for all travelers

Japanese encephalitis - for long-term (1 month) travelers to rural areas or travelers who may engage in extensive unprotected outdoor activities in rural areas, especially in the evening, or during shorter trips

Hepatitis B - for travelers who will have intimate contact with local residents or potentially need blood transfusions or injections while abroad, especially if visiting for more than six months

Rabies - for those at high risk for animal bites, such as veterinarians and animal handlers and for long-term travelers who may have contact with animals and may not have access to medical care

Tetanus-diphtheria - for all travelers who have not received an immunization within the last 10 years

Measles - for any traveler born after 1956 who does not have either a history of two documented measles immunization or a blood test showing immunity

Varicella (chicken pox) - for any international traveler over one year of age who does not have either a history of documented chicken pox or a blood test showing immunity

Yellow fever - for all travelers arriving from a yellow fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas

For more information on requirements or recommendations, please check with your local embassy or consulate.↑ Top

Before I get sick, what should I know about seeking medical care in your city as an expat?

The doctors and medical specialists in Mumbai are world-class and most of them have studied and practiced abroad. However, in some rural areas, medical facilities do not meet Western standards and the medical care can be very limited. Often, Indian doctors have been trained in the West and do speak good English.

Cash payment on the spot is the norm for medical care. Having an insurance policy that covers treatment outside of your home country and with medical evacuation coverage will be extremely valuable and you will welcomed at any hospital. For more information on medical care, please contact your local consulate or Crown Mumbai.

You should be able to find all medical and health facilities in the front of your local telephone book. Also, a recommendation from a work colleague, neighbor, friend or other expat is a good way to find a good physician.

Do expats in the area tend to leave the city/area/country to seek medical care? If so, why and where do they go?

No, most expats stay within the country for their medical care because health care, both public and private, are of an extremely high standard in Mumbai. However, some expats choose to go overseas for treatment (particularly those who are expecting a baby) and then there are some who choose to wait for a trip back to their home country to visit their regular doctor. As was previously mentioned, medical practitioners in Mumbai are truly top-notch, so leaving the country is not really necessary.

What is the number to call to summon help in an emergency? List medical/fire/police.

Depending on the emergency, dial 102 for an Ambulance, 101 for the Fire Department and 100 for the Police↑ Top

What do I do if there's an emergency in the middle of the night—or at another time when my normal doctor/clinic is unavailable?

If an emergency occurs in the middle of the night, either call one of the numbers above and wait for an ambulance or have a family member or friend drive you to the closest major hospital in your area. Major hospitals have 24-hour emergency clinics, so identifying the closest 24-hour emergency clinic from where you live is an important task once you have had a chance to settle in.↑ Top

How will I recognize a pharmacy? What is it called in the local language?

The pharmacy is usually called a chemist, and it can be recognized by the red cross. All hospitals and clinics will have pharmacies adjoined or have a few shops nearby. There are a few day and night chemist shops; others are open only during the daytime. Some medications are available under different names and many prescription drugs are offered over the counter.

No, it is not safe to drink tap water unless it has been boiled, filtered or chemically disinfected. Also, do not drink unbottled beverages or drinks with ice. Do not eat fruits or vegetables unless they have been peeled or cooked. It is recommended that you drink only bottled water

Crown Relocations has made every effort to present accurate information. However, regulations, rates and other variables are subject to change and Crown Relocations cannot accept responsibility for the errors that might result. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact your local Crown representative.

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